Bad sleeping habits already

My LO is 4 weeks old and breastfed. She has already got used to falling asleep on the breast or my husband's chest even though I swore I wouldn't let this happen.Now she won't fall asleep on her own in the Moses basket and when she wakes up in the night, she needs to be picked up and either given breast or chest! Is this typical of young babies or am I creating a big sleep issue here for myself and her..? Anyone else having this problem and solutions?? Is this typical of breastfed babies??Sleep training is meant for older babies so that's out of the question. If I wasn't tired,I wouldn't mind it..

My LO is 4 weeks old and breastfed. She has already got used to falling asleep on the breast or my husband's chest even though I swore I wouldn't let this happen.Now she won't fall asleep on her own in the Moses basket and when she wakes up in the night, she needs to be picked up and either given breast or chest! Is this typical of young babies or am I creating a big sleep issue here for myself and her..? Anyone else having this problem and solutions?? Is this typical of breastfed babies??Sleep training is meant for older babies so that's out of the question. If I wasn't tired,I wouldn't mind it..

I do the same thing for my LO and did same for DS too. I don't think there's anything wrong with it. They like the closeness when they are this little. By the time DS was 6 mo he slept in his crib through the whole night. Right now we are co sleeping with this LO so we can all get sleep. I'm also breastfeeding too and this just works for us!

I do the same thing for my LO and did same for DS too. I don't think there's anything wrong with it. They like the closeness when they are this little. By the time DS was 6 mo he slept in his crib through the whole night. Right now we are co sleeping with this LO so we can all get sleep. I'm also breastfeeding too and this just works for us!

It is totally natural for baby to fall asleep at the breast for the first couple of months. They are adjusting to being outside of the womb and need to feel your heartbeat and breathing to feel secure. You can worry about getting baby to self-soothe later. I don't think letting her fall asleep that way this early will cause any issues later on. Newborns need lots of cuddling!

It is totally natural for baby to fall asleep at the breast for the first couple of months. They are adjusting to being outside of the womb and need to feel your heartbeat and breathing to feel secure. You can worry about getting baby to self-soothe later. I don't think letting her fall asleep that way this early will cause any issues later on. Newborns need lots of cuddling!

I think what you are doing is completely normal. I wouldn't stress over it :) If you are looking for some reassurance, check out Dr Weissbluth's book "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child". I wouldn't begin to worry about these things until closer to 4 months.

I have no advice for the tired thing but, I feel your pain! Addison is the same way, needs a boob are a chest to sleep. She was so good in the NICU, she was rarely held. Then we brought her home, she has never adapted to her house. Oh well, I'm just trying to enjoy the moment :) Although, Wednesday I go back to work so that should be interesting!

~ Rachel

I think what you are doing is completely normal. I wouldn't stress over it :) If you are looking for some reassurance, check out Dr Weissbluth's book "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child". I wouldn't begin to worry about these things until closer to 4 months.

I have no advice for the tired thing but, I feel your pain! Addison is the same way, needs a boob are a chest to sleep. She was so good in the NICU, she was rarely held. Then we brought her home, she has never adapted to her house. Oh well, I'm just trying to enjoy the moment :) Although, Wednesday I go back to work so that should be interesting!

this is not a "problem".. its common newborn behavior and its baby learning she can depend on you. you can't really label it "bad bed time habits" yet. I would worry about that till 4-6 months. Babies this age don't really put themselves to sleep. That takes at least a few more weeks. They need reinforcement that you are there and you're going to take care of then. They can't manipulate you yet, they aren't being spoiled. They need to know their needs will be met.

Keep meeting those needs and you will be able to create solid habits and have a well adjusted, happy child when they are older and ready for more structure. Till then, just remind yourself, he's just a baby.

this is not a "problem".. its common newborn behavior and its baby learning she can depend on you. you can't really label it "bad bed time habits" yet. I would worry about that till 4-6 months. Babies this age don't really put themselves to sleep. That takes at least a few more weeks. They need reinforcement that you are there and you're going to take care of then. They can't manipulate you yet, they aren't being spoiled. They need to know their needs will be met.

Keep meeting those needs and you will be able to create solid habits and have a well adjusted, happy child when they are older and ready for more structure. Till then, just remind yourself, he's just a baby.

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